All organoids articles
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NewsMini lungs make major COVID-19 discoveries possible
Scientists infect miniature lung organoids with the virus responsible for COVID-19, revealing new ways in which the infection spreads and suggesting potential treatments.
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NewsLung organoids unveil secret of how pathogens infect human lung tissue
Using human lung microtissues, researchers have uncovered the strategy used by a dangerous pathogen to invade the lungs. Pseudomonas aeruginosa targets specific lung cells and has developed a sophisticated strategy to break through the lungs’ line of defense.
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NewsLab-grown skin helps unlock secrets of mpox virus infection
A new model system for studying mpox virus infections in the laboratory is providing valuable insights into the virus’s mechanisms of attack on skin cells.
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NewsScientists build human lungs in dish to test drugs
Scientists have developed a step-by-step blueprint to create advanced human lung models in the lab, which they say will accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs and reduce reliance on animal testing.
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NewsEuropean-funded €2.3m project will revolutionize bioprinting of living materials
The PRISM-LT project has received a €2.3 million grant for a five-year program that aims to create an adaptable platform for 3D bioprinting of living tissue with dynamic functionalities and predictable shapes.
